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ANDREW S. GOODWYN

ANDREW S. GOODWYN

Atlanta,USA

Summary

Accomplished Executive with experience in all phases of the business process. Expertise in channel sales development, new business development, and sales operations.

Proactive and goal-oriented professional with excellent time management and problem-solving skills. Known for reliability and adaptability, with swift capacity to learn and apply new skills. Committed to leveraging these qualities to drive team success and contribute to organizational growth.

Overview

19
19
years of professional experience
4
4

Certifications

Work History

MBA Candidate

Georgia State University
08.2022 - 05.2025
  • I completed my MBA with honors and dual concentrations in Marketing and Operations Management. I earned certifications in Lean Six Sigma, Content Marketing, Social Media Marketing, and Social Media Intelligence. I am expertly versed in all aspects of project Management.
  • Home Depot Project My team and I designed a new network platform for the Pro Services Division of Home Depot to help their customers connect with their Pro Services Division digitally. It was successfully launched in December 2023.
  • RaceTrac Project My team and I worked with the Director of Marketing and the Social Media Director to help RaceTrac connect more intimately through social media platforms with their customer base. We recommended new strategies to do so and in addition used social media intelligence to help track the effectiveness of their current and proposed strategies.
  • Coca-Cola Project My team and I helped Coca-Cola design a new adult non-alcoholic beverage to compete in that industry more effectively replacing their stalled and eventually failed “Bar None” initiative launched in 2019.

Vice-President, Business Development

Contractors Register, Inc. (The Blue Book)
04.2016 - 05.2019
  • Successfully revitalized the declining Georgia Region. In 2 years and 7 months, I increased annual sales from $343,000 to $393,000, while maintaining a 92% customer retention rate. I provided marketing services online, in-person and in print for commercial construction companies in the state of Georgia. I recommended products to customers based on customer needs and interests. I contacted regular and prospective customers to demonstrate products and solicit orders. Provided on-going support after sales or contract is signed. I developed, cultivated, grew and managed accounts. I identified prospective customers by attending trade shows and conferences, telephone activity, and in person walk-ins. I participated in key professional organizations and societies, like the Association of Building Contractors and the Electricians Association, the IEC. I set and monitored personal sales objectives and goals while exceeding monthly and yearly profitability goals.

Account Executive

Harbortouch, Point of Sale Systems
12.2015 - 04.2016
  • Successfully implemented Point of Sale systems to retail businesses throughout metro Atlanta. For 16 months, I performed at above 142% to plan in both revenue and new customer acquisition.

Relationship Manager

Heartland Payment Systems
12.2014 - 12.2015
  • Successfully prospected for and identified local businesses to help them manage cost and streamline their operations by implementing credit card processing services, payroll services and gift card marketing. For 12 months, I performed at 230% to plan for both revenues and new customer acquisition.

Director, Sales and Production Teams

Verity Insight Partners
12.2010 - 12.2014
  • Successfully led both the sales team and production team for a small start-up market research firm. My sales team successfully implemented our market research services in over 50 of Motorola's Authorized Dealers. Named one of Motorola's "Ten Best Things" of 2012 for all vendors company wide. My production team generated over 1,000 reports from executives in the Transportation industry in order to understand intimately what their needs are. Sales Team performed at 150% to plan while Production Team performed at over 250% to plan.

Regional Sales Executive

Reed Construction Data (Division of Reed Elsevier)
04.2006 - 12.2010
  • Successfully implemented sales plan. Performed at 250% - 300% to plan each month in both revenues and new customer acquisition.
  • Ranked in the top 15 every month starting in my 3rd month out of 110 sales representatives and 250% - 300% to plan on average over 4 years
  • Awarded "Top Producer of the Month" designation 6 times

Branch Manager

Edward Jones Investments
12.2003 - 12.2006
  • Managed $30 Million investment portfolio with over 700 clients; increased client base by 60%.
  • Performed at 160% of plan for three years.


Assistant Vice President - Investments

UBS Financial Services, Inc
12.2002 - 12.2003

Successfully transitioned 80% of client base to UBS - 30% above industry average

Financial Advisor

Prudential Securities, Inc
01.1998 - 12.2002
  • Graduated 1st in class of 138 candidates in 3-year advisor-in-training program.
  • Ranked 9th of 110 brokers in Atlanta region for achievement of sales plan (150% of plan for 4 years).
  • Exceeded every goal at each of seven stages of financial advisor-in-training program (rated by Wall Street Journal as most respected training program of any investment firm)


Education

MBA - Marketing, Operations Management

Georgia State University, J. Mack Robinson College of Business
Atlanta, GA
05.2025

Bachelor of Science - Marketing

Georgia State University, J. Mack Robinson College of Business
Atlanta, GA
12.1998

Skills

  • Recently completed my MBA with honors and dual concentrations in Marketing and Operations Management I am Lean Six Sigma certified, Content Marketing certified, Social Media Marketing certified, and Social Media Intelligence certified
  • Effective Leadership Success: Effectively led sales team for 4 years consistently performing at over 150% to plan Successfully led market research production team to 250% performance to plan for 3 years Named one of Motorola's "Ten Best Things" as a vendor in 2012
  • Outstanding Closing Success: I grew the Georgia Region by 250% in just under 3 years at The Blue Book most recently I grew the Southeast Region by 125% each year for 4 years at Reed Construction Data I'm known as a respected financial advisor to a loyal clientele, building referrals and account longevity through relationship building and outstanding service
  • Channel Sales Development: Delivering presentations to senior executives at large construction material manufacturers and consistently performing at between 200%-300% to monthly plan in new business quotas
  • New Business Development Success: Consistently performed in financial services industry at 160% to plan, graduated 1st out of my 138 person class in Financial Advisor in Training 3 year program at Prudential Securities; I increased customer base by at least 15%-20% each year at each role I've held
  • Teamwork and collaboration
  • Problem-solving
  • Time management
  • Dependable and responsible
  • Multitasking Abilities
  • Organizational skills

Certification

Lean Six Sigma, Content Marketing, Social Media Marketing, Social Media Intelligence

Work Availability

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Timeline

MBA Candidate

Georgia State University
08.2022 - 05.2025

Vice-President, Business Development

Contractors Register, Inc. (The Blue Book)
04.2016 - 05.2019

Account Executive

Harbortouch, Point of Sale Systems
12.2015 - 04.2016

Relationship Manager

Heartland Payment Systems
12.2014 - 12.2015

Director, Sales and Production Teams

Verity Insight Partners
12.2010 - 12.2014

Regional Sales Executive

Reed Construction Data (Division of Reed Elsevier)
04.2006 - 12.2010

Branch Manager

Edward Jones Investments
12.2003 - 12.2006

Assistant Vice President - Investments

UBS Financial Services, Inc
12.2002 - 12.2003

Financial Advisor

Prudential Securities, Inc
01.1998 - 12.2002

Bachelor of Science - Marketing

Georgia State University, J. Mack Robinson College of Business

MBA - Marketing, Operations Management

Georgia State University, J. Mack Robinson College of Business